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"SCOTTISH PASTOR TELLS MEMBERS: G E T WITH ITOR G E T
BY PASTOR MONTY
NEWTON
A Church of Scotland pastor has
written a letter t o h i s c o n g r e g a t i o n
o f 600 m e m b e r s -- o n l y 200 o f
w h o m r e g u l a r l y a t t e n d s e r v i c e s -s a y i n g t h e y m u s t a c t m o r e like
Christians o r else leave t h e
church, according t o t h e N o v . 1,
2003, e d i t i o n o f R e l i g i o n J o u r nal.com.
attend a n dworship regularly a n d
p a y up," s a i d one. Another told the
Telegraph,
"Surely this
goes
against everything t h e church
s t a n d s f o r ? It i s a l m o s t a s i f t h e y
are attaching conditions t o Christianity. I a l w a y s t h o u g h t the church
door would remain open to anyone."
"There is a clear need for m e m bers t o raise their level o f giving
significantly," t h e R e v . Daniel
Hawthorn wrote. "Membership entails committing a realistic part o f
your income for church work." T h e
letter a l s o tells m e m b e r s t h e y
s h o u l d i m p r o v e t h e i r p r a y e r life,
increase their Bible reading a n d
b e m o r e diligent in telling o t h e r s
a b o u t t h e i r f a i t h , The Daily
Telegraph of London
reported. In t h e
letter, H a w t h o r n a d v i s e d e a c h
m e m b e r t o reflect o n w h e t h e r h e
or s h e wanted t o remain a church
m e m b e r a n d s a i d h e would prefer,
if n e c e s s a r y , a s m a l l e r m e m b e r ship consisting of people w h o
take their faith seriously.
Soooooo
Most of h i s parishioners, at
Belhelvie C h u r c h in A b e r d e e n shire, criticized t h e notion. " T h e
church door should be open to
a n y o n e at a n y time. T h e church i s
threatening u s b y saying w ec a n
remain m e m b e r s s o long a s w e
OUT"
what d oy o u think?
I think Pastor Hawthorn w a s having a b a d day, b u t I think Pastor
H a w t h o r n a l s o h a s a point.
There i s a n old a d a g e t o the effect
that n o o n e cleans his fish before
he catches them. People don't
come to church because they are
all filleted a n d r e a d y t o s e r v e .
Once w h e n s o m e religious types
w e r e criticizing J e s u s f o r h a n g i n g
with " s c u m " (New Living Translation, Matthew 9:9-13),-Jesus said,
"Healthy people don't h e e d a doctor - si c k people d o . "T h e n h e
s a i d , " F o r I h a v e c o m e t o call n o t
t h o s e w h o think t h e y a r e righteous, but those w h o know they
are sinners."
So, o n o n ehand the church is a
hospital forsick people and a h a v e n f o r s i n n e r s . B u t it i s a l s o a
place to g o to grow a n d g e t in-
volved in serving God and others.
S o m e t i m e s I think what Pastor
H a w t h o r n t h o u g h t b u t in t h e interests of "self-preservation" and the
Spirit o f love a n d p e a c e I would
s a y it l i k e t h i s : " L e t u s h o l d t i g h t l y
without wavering to the hope w e
affirm f o r G o d c a n b e trusted t o
keep h i spromise. L e tu s think o f
w a y s to motivate o n e another to
acts of love and g o o d works. A n d
let u s n o t n e g l e c t o u r m e e t i n g t o gether, a s s o m e people d o ,b u t
encourage one another, especially
n o w that t h e d a y o f h i s return i s
d r a w i n g n e a r . " H e b r e w s 10:23-25
(But I w o u l d g u e s s that P a s t o r
Hawthorn's a p p r o a c h , albeit c o n troversial, ismore thought provoking-)
Inside this Issue:
Pastor Montv's MossaiP
Front
For Your Information
2
Outreach
3
Annual Yard Sale
4
N e w s F r o m oui Missionaries
5
May Calendar
6
May Birthdays/Anniversaries
7
Staff / S t o r m Alert
Back
in iHt MlOMlfili
General Budget Income
And Attendance
Our Weekly
Requirement for the
2013 B u d g e t i s :
$ 6,164.65
March:
Average Weekly Income:
$ 5,095.60
Average Weekly
Attendance:
180
April:
Average Weekly Income
a s o f 4/21/13:
$ 6,852.00
Average Weekly
Attendance:
163
T h e O n - G o i n g
F o o d
Drive:
The Funeral Service
A s you a r e grocery shopping
each week, please consider
picking u p a f e w e x t r a f o o d
items o n sale f o r the Arvada
F o o d B a n k . T h e r e i s a large
trunk in t h e Information Cent e r located i n t h e B e l l T o w e r
f o r collecting d o n a t e d i t e m s .
Check out our
website for
the church...
heritagecommunity.net
Thank you,
Thank you,
Thank you,
to e v e r y o n e w h o
helped with
our Ralston House
Pinwheel Project.
With your g e n e r o u s
i donations w e planted
j 100 P i n w h e e l s a r d
r a i s e d $ 500.
Again, thank youo n
behalf of
Ralston House!!!
for
prayer
ser
ministrie
and
current
concerns,
mons,
s, activities
more.
Heritage
Cafe
O P
e
n
Sundays
9—10:15 A M
Join us each Sunday
morning for coffee,
goodies and
fellowship inour
cafe area downstairs.
E v e r y o n e i s invited!!
for
Hannah
Hergenreder
was held at
Heritage on
Monday,
April 8, 2013.
Envelope System:
Heritage has a Church Envelope S y s t e m w h e r e offerings
are recorded a n d entered
weekly in t h e church computer f o r those w h o have
requested t o b e a d d e d into
this S y s t e m . O n l y t h o s e
who have been assigned a
number and requested to
b e int h e s y s t e m h a v e their
offerings recorded.
If y o u w o u l d l i k e t o b e a d d e d
to t h echurch Envelope Syst e m , please call t h e church
office—303-420-6292, and a
n u m b e r will b e assigned t o
y o u a n d y o u will receive y o u r
numbered envelopes t h e
following week.
Heritage &S c h o o l s Partnership
Secrest Elementary:
P T A meeting - Cheryl Bennett attended t h eApril meeting. W e have-been unable t oattend a s
w e h a v e been attending Perspective classes o n W e d n e s d a y nights.
B o o k Fair - April 18-23 - B o o k Fair - S a n d y helped M o n d a y
5 K R u n - A p r i l 2 7- C h e r y l a n d J i m c o o r d i n a t e d t h e c a r rally a n d s p e n t t h e d a y h e l p i n g .
T e a c h e r s Appreciation L u n c h w e e k o fM a y6 - Heritage will s p o n s o r a lunch.
Kindergarten G r a d u a t i o n , M a y 2 9- J u d y M e y e r i s coordinating this e v e n t since 2 0 0 8 . T h a n k
y o u Judy a n d all h e rvolunteers thorough t h e years.
S w a n s o n E l e m e n t a r y (6055 W e s t 68 A v e(68 & Jay):
S t e p h a n i e H o w a r d i sa v o l u n t e e r t o r e a d t ot h e children. T H A N K Y O U S t e p h a n i e .
C l e a n - U p D a y- April 2 7 - Stef a n d D a n , K e na n d S a n d y volunteered.
M o t h e r ' s D a y P l a n t S a l e - M a y 8 - 1 0 f r o m 7 : 3 0 a m o r 2 : 1 5 p m : T h i s will b e Heritage's s e c o n d
y e a r helping with t h e fundraiser plant sale. W h e n y o ua r elooking f o rflowers o rbaskets f o r
your yard, c o m e t oS w a n s o n ' s sale. T h ebeautiful plants a n d baskets c o m e from a nursery
a n d a r e r e a s o n a b l y p r i c e d . S t e f , C h e r y l a n d J i m a sw e l l a s K e n a n d S a n d y will b et h e r e t o
help sell.
T e a c h e r s A p p r e c i a t i o n L u n c h w e e k o f M a y6 - H e r i t a g e will s p o n s o r a l u n c h .
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Flowers!
Don't you j u s t love t h e m ? H o w a b o u t s h a r i n g a half hour of your time to
h e l p with t h e P T A f l o w e r f u n d r a i s e r a t S w a n s o n E l e m e n t a r y ? It's a n o p p o r t u n i t y for s t u d e n t s
to b u y g i f t s f o r t h e i r m o t h e r s , j u s t in t i m e f o r M o t h e r ' s D a y .
M a y 8* 9 , a n d 10
7:00-7:30 a m
th
th
2:00-2:30 p m
If y o u ' r e willing t o h e l p , p l e a s e c o n t a c t S t e f a t 303-378-4914.
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J e s u s said, "Peace be with you.A s the Father h a s sent me,
so Isend you."
W e
J o h n 20:21
h a v e g r e a t o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o b ei n v o l v e d i n m i n i s t r y t ot h o s e i n o u r c o m m u n i t y ,
in t h e m a n n e r i nw h i c h J e s u s s e r v e d t h o s e i nH i s c o m m u n i t y .
C o m e t othe Ministries Fair
in t h e Heritage C o m m u n i t y Bible C h u r c h g y m n a s i u m
W e d n e s d a y , M a y 2 2 6:00-9:00pm
n d
It w i l l b et h e l a s t P e r s p e c t i v e s c l a s s , a n d a c e l e b r a t i o n o fw h a t s t u d e n t s h a v e l e a r n e d . Y o u w i l
h e a r t e s t i m o n i e s f r o m students, a n d y o u will h e a r f r o m n u m e r o u s local a n d international
min-
istries, about h o wy o u c a ng e t involved i n loving others a n dsharing J e s u s , w h e r e v e r y o u are!!
Get involved insomething meaningful!
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Heritage Community Bible Church
A N N U A L YARD SALE
F r i d a y , M a y 17, 8 A M t o 4 P M
S a t u r d a y , M a y 18, 8 A M t o 2 P M
W e w i 11 h a v e a s t o r a g e r o o m a v a i l a b l e a t t h e
c h u r c h beginning April 2nd. I f y o u h a v e i t e m s y o u would like t o d o n a t e
p l e a s e call t h e c h u r c h o f f i c e t o m a k e a r r a n g e m e n t s t o pick up t h e key.
T h e g y m w i l l a l s o b e o p e n 8 A M t o 5 P M T u e s d a y M a y 14 t h r o u g h
T h u r s d a y M a y 16 t o r e c e i v e y o u r d o n a t i o n s .
Please
keep
in mind
items
that
we cannot
accept:
Mattress and B o x Springs
Car Batteries and Tires
Paint a n d chemicals a n d pressurized containers
Computer Equipment
Large appliances such a s Refrigerators, W a s h e r s , Dryers e t c .
L a r g e roils o f c a r p e t
Swings o r slide s e t s
Water Heaters
Construction Material
Windows and boors
Please help us b y marking your calendars f o r this event, and s p r e a d t h e
w o r d t o y o u r f r i e n d s , n e i g h b o r s a n d f a m i l y t o d r o p b y F r i d a y , M a y 17
a n d S a t u r d a y , M a y 18.
T h a n k y o u a g a i n f o r h e l p i n g u s out!!!
NEWS FROM OUR MISSIONARIES
Pete & Cindy Edkstrand A F R I C A
" P a s t o r E t i e n n e M b e w a is c o m b i n ing w h a t h e l e a r n e d a t t h e L e a d e r ship M a t t e r s C o u r s e in Y a o u n d e
with the movie C O R A G E O U S .
He
wrote that he w a s challenged
to
determine his mission and vision:
'I've l e a r n e d t h a t G o d h a s called
m e into ministry to help others det e r m i n e t h e p a t h that G o d is calling
them to and to help t h e m follow
G o d ' s call a s m e n a n d w o m e n of
integrity.' In April t h e r e w a s a C o n sultation of leaders of the denominations started by the U S , Swedish
and Taiwanese Covenant churches
in Africa. T h i s w a s t h e first e v e r
gathering
of these leaders
who
came from the Congo
Covenant
Church, Kenya Covenant,
South
S u d a n Covenant, South Africa Cove n a n t , C o n g o C o v e n a n t in m i s s i o n
in Africa, C o v e n a n t C h u r c h o f B a s Congo, Covenant Church of Congo
-Brazzaville and the Baptist Church
in S e m e n d u a a r e a o f C o n g o .
Following 3 d a y s o f m e e t i n g s in M o m basa w h e r e w e got to k n o w each
other a n d reflect o n the Opportunities a n d
Challenges
before
the
C h u r c h in Africa, w e visited several
c h u r c h e s a n d ministries in K e n y a .
This kind of meeting has been a
dream of ours for over 6 years and
it i s f i n a l l y c o m i n g a b o u t . "
Karry & Charlyn Kelley California
"In m a n y p l a c e s t o d a y G o d is stirring t h e h e a r t s of p e o p l e t o get involved
in
missions
around
the
world.
World T e a m ' s purpose includes multiplying churches.
In
order for multiplication to happen,
the churches our missionaries establish m u s t send missionaries of
their
own
and
establish
new
c h u r c h e s in o t h e r l o c a t i o n s . T h a t is
the focus of our work. W e are not
content to m a k e disciples and es-
tablish n e w churches. . W e plan and
train a n d strategize s o that the disciples w e m a k e disciple others a n d v
t h e c h u r c h e s w e e s t a b l i s h , in t u r n establish others. In J a n u a r y s e v e r al h u n d r e d D o m i n i c a n y o u n g p e o ple gathered to learn a b o u t m i s sions, participate in local m i s s i o n ary outreach projects and hear from
m i s s i o n a r i e s w o r k i n g in o t h e r places around the world. N e w missionaries are needed that the church of
Jesus
Christ
might
grow
and
spread a n d multiply into every n o o k
and cranny of this globe.
December 4th, Karry successfully defende d his dissertation a n d in J a n u a r y
h e c o m p l e t e d final r e v i s i o n s . H e is
officially a P h . D . in
Intercultural
Studies."
Andrew & Laura Barron C A N A D A
"Laura and I are s o thankful for you.
Y o u r o n g o i n g p r a y e r s m e a n a lot to
us. Y o u r p a r t n e r s h i p in t h e g o s p e l
e n c o u r a g e s u s all to get m o r e o f
the gospel to m o r e of m y people.
W e wish you His peace and c o m fort."
C h u c k & Ginny Lewis W e s t Virginia
" P r a i s e t h e L o r d for all H e h a s d o n e
in o u r lives this past w e e k .
Thank
H i m for always being with us and
providing s t r e n g t h t o all H e
has
called u s to d o a n d for letting u s
meet people w h o need encouragement.
O u r topic for Spring Break
was marriage.
'Many times our
efforts in leading p e o p l e to Christ
are fruitless because w e forget the
necessary preparation for witnessing. T h e divine o r d e r is to first talk
to G o d about m e n , a n d t h e n talk to
m e n about God. W h e n w e follow
this o r d e r w e will s e e results. P r a y er is really t h e p l a c e w h e r e people
a r e w o n t o Christ; w i t n e s s i n g is j u s t
g a t h e r i n g in t h e results o f pray-
er.'
(The Christian and Prayer)."
S u e Brodish Florida
"Several times a w e e k I feed breakfast t o t h e b e d r i d d e n o n e s in t h e
Pavilion.
H o w appreciative
they
are for a prayer, a song o r any kind
of conversation o n e c a n get them
interested in, to m a k e breakfast a
fun and praise
time,
starting their
day o n a joyful note. I continue to
think up g a m e s o n T h u r s d a y aftern o o n s , s o t h a t t h o s e w h o c a n sit in
a wheelchair can play and enjoy.
O n e t i m e w e actually set off fireworks.
O u r f i r e w o r k s w e r e a little
b a g w i t h a f a c e o n it. W h e n t h e y
t h r e w a b e a n b a g a n d it l a n d e d o n
i t s n o s e , it w o u l d l a u g h a n d g i g g l e .
H o w they enjoyed that over and
over again."
Missionaries' kids need prayer, too!
It w a s n ' t t h e i r i d e a t o g o t o t h e e n d s
of the earth. Pray for t h e m as they
follow their parents, relocate, adapt
to n e w cultures, m a k e friends, learn
h e w l a n g u a g e s , a n d find j o y in local
c h u r c h e s a n d activities. M a y G o d
help t h e m through m a n y
changes
as they move between
passport
country and country of
service.
M a y they develop a strong personal
faith in G o d , find f e l l o w s h i p
and
friends, and
be
protected
from
temptations. P r a y their school situation would provide a w a r m environment and a good education.
P r a y G o d will grant real WISD O M . W i s d o m is n e e d e d in dealing with one's spiritual children,
fellow missionaries a n d our o w n
families. W i s d o m in s p e e c h a n d
actions is important.
Incompatibility i s e a s i l y t h e m i s s i o n field's
m o s t deadly virus.
James
1:5-6
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S u n d a y M o r n i n g
Schedule
8:30—Bell Choir, 9-10:15 AM—Cafe, 9—Praise Team, 9:45—Children's Choir
Worship Service & Classes—10:30 AM
Nursery provided downstairs. Combined Service part of the hour then
Preschool thru 6th grade go downstairs for Friends and Followers classes.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
8:30 A M H.H. S t a f f
6 P M Perspectives
7 P M - K i d s Klub
12
and Confirmation
Sunday
(Donations accepted
in gym for Yard Sale,'
5 PM-Youth
19
Pentecost
Sunday
(Comm
20
21
6:30 P M - C h o i r
16
(Donations accepted
in gym for Yard Sale)
6 P M Perspectives
7 P M - K i d s Klub
22
(Donations accepted
in gym for Yard Sale)
27
28
29
23
24
6:30 P M - C h o i r
30
31
1 PM—Quilting
5 PM-Youth
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M e m o r i a l Day
6PMM i s s i o n s in
Fellowship R o o m
SALE
PM
YARD
SALE
8 AM—2 PM
6:30 P M - C h o i r
8:30 A M H.H. S t a f f
| 1 P M — B a t o n in
I
Gym
YARD
8 AM—4
830 AMH.H. S t a f f
6 P M Perspectives
7 P M - K i d s Klub
1 P M — B a t o n in
Gym
5 PM-Youth
18
17
8:30 A M H.H. S t a f f
9:30 A M — L a d i e s
Bible S t u d y
1 PM—Quilting
union)
26
10AM-4PM
G y m in u s e
15
14
NOODLE DAY
9:30 A M — L a d i e s
Bible S t u d y
1 PM—Quilting
Day
11
8:30 A M H.H. S t a f f
6 P M Perspectives
7 P M - K i d s Klub
13
Mother's
10
9:30 A M — L a d i e s
Bible S t u d y
1 PM—Quilting
5 PM-Youth
(Assembly Room,
Sanctuary, Kitchen
a n d Fellowship
R o o m in u s e )
6:30 P M - C h o i r
8
Missions
Speaker—Eric
Swanson
8 A M M e n ' s Ministry
6:30 P M - C h o i r
25
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Tue
Thu
M a y 2013
S u n
Mon
Wed
2
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Schmidt
Narrow Italic Type—Birthdays
Bold Type—Anniversaries
W e list t h e p e o p l e that w e currently h a v e u p d a t e d
in t h ec o m p u t e r .
If y o u h a v e a B i r t h d a y o r s h a r e
a n A n n i v e r s a r y i n M a y a n d w e d i d n o t list y o u ,
p l e a s e c a l l t h e c h u r c h o f f i c e a t 303-420-6292.
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Kathy Caldwell
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Lexi Hicks,
Grade Moore
8/7/ Hemingway
Dorothy Scmick
Hiram & J u d y
Skeens
Harold &
Jeanette
Schlagel
12
13
14
15
Sat
16
17
Gabriel Walker
18
Gina Coye,
Erich Hass
Carl & Mary J o
Harder
19
20
21
22
Jeff & Mary
Chapman and
Rich & Diane
Rath
26
Isaiah Faust
Dave & Tracey
Miller
23
Carol Sena
Darlyne
Dickinson,
Ken Schmidt
24
Maurice
Anderson,
Kathleen Hugg,
Lois-Ann
Whitney
Floyd &
Gladys Gariow
27
28
29
Monty Newton
Stan Haynes,
Gloria Hull,
Marilyn
Kettering
Bill & K a t h y
Caldwell
30
Dinky Leigh
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